Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey was born on November 4, 1969, in Uvalde, Texas. He is the youngest of three sons born to Mary Kathleen (née McCabe), a former kindergarten teacher and published author, and James Donald McConaughey, a Mississippi-born gas station owner who ran an oil pipe supply business.

Matthew McConaughey made his film debut in the coming-of-age comedy film 'Dazed and Confused' released on June 24, 1993. He played the role of David Wooderson, a twenty-something still enthusiastically living a teenage lifestyle. The film has since gained cult status, and McConaughey's role featured his famous line, 'Alright, alright, alright.'

In 1996, McConaughey got his major breakthrough role playing a young lawyer, Jake Brigance, in the legal drama 'A Time to Kill.' The film, based on the John Grisham novel of the same name, was released on June 3, 1996, and showcased McConaughey's range as a leading actor, leading to several major roles in the late 1990s.

Matthew McConaughey starred opposite Jennifer Lopez in 'The Wedding Planner,' a romantic comedy film released on February 3, 2001. The film topped the box office and became a significant commercial success, establishing McConaughey as a leading man in romantic comedies during the early 2000s, despite mixed critical reception.

'Sahara' is an action-adventure movie that premiered on April 8, 2005, where McConaughey played the lead role of Dirk Pitt, based on Clive Cussler's book series. Although it did not meet commercial expectations at the box office, it demonstrated McConaughey's capability to carry larger budget action films as a charismatic lead.

In 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,' released on January 23, 2009, McConaughey played the character of Connor Mead, a self-centered womanizer who is visited by the apparitions of past relationships. This film marked McConaughey's return to romantic comedies, a genre that brought him widespread popularity in the 2000s.

Matthew McConaughey received critical acclaim for his performance in 'Killer Joe,' which premiered on September 14, 2012. The dark comedy crime film directed by William Friedkin saw McConaughey play a contract killer. His role was part of a career resurgence that came to be known as the 'McConaissance.'

On March 29, 2013, 'Mud,' starring Matthew McConaughey, was released. The film, directed by Jeff Nichols, featured McConaughey in the titular role of a fugitive who is discovered by two boys. His performance received widespread critical acclaim and is often regarded as one of the catalysts of his career renaissance in the 2010s.

Matthew McConaughey won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his transformative role in 'Dallas Buyers Club,' released on November 8, 2013. He portrayed Ron Woodroof, a real-life AIDS patient who begins creating and distributing unapproved HIV treatment drugs. His performance was heralded for its depth and authenticity.

'Interstellar,' directed by Christopher Nolan, featured Matthew McConaughey in the lead role of Cooper, a pilot tasked with finding a new habitable planet for humanity. Released on November 5, 2014, the film was a critical and commercial success, further cementing McConaughey's status as a powerhouse in both serious dramas and science fiction.